I have bought several of these belts over the past few years. I bought several because they come in different colors, because they are excellent and because my sons keep taking them away from me. The best thing about these straps is that being full grain leather they don't separate into multiple layers like most straps do these days after a year or so of use. They may not be as polished as some belts, but they will last you a lifetime and you will be very happy with them.